L-R: Erin Hanson, Reina Hanson and Amanda Parry prepare to run the Uncle Sam 4K located at Town Square Park, St. George, Utah, July 4, 2017 | Photo by Hollie Reina, St. George News

SOUTHERN UTAH — Hey Southern Utah! It’s time to show us your red, white and blue! That’s right. It’s Independence Day and we want to know how you are celebrating.

Veteran Bob Thurman participates in the Independence Day Parade, St. George, Utah, July 4, 2017 | Photo by Hollie Reina, St. George News

From races and parades to hot dog eating contests and fireworks, Southern Utah really knows how to celebrate freedom. So, with many thanks to our veterans, active duty military and all our civil servants who have given and continue to give so much to our country, we want to see how you are enjoying the freedoms we have.

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St. George Independence Day Celebration hot dog eating contest held at Town Square Park, St. George, Utah, July 4, 2017 | Photo by Matt Tamplin, St. George News

St. George Independence Day Celebration hot dog eating contest held at Town Square Park, St. George, Utah, July 4, 2017 | Photo by Matt Tamplin, St. George News

St. George Independence Day Celebration hot dog eating contest held at Town Square Park, St. George, Utah, July 4, 2017 | Photo by Matt Tamplin, St. George News

Members of the Hitia O Te Ra Polynesian Dance Group of St. George, Utah, July 4, 2017 | Photo courtesy of Hinano Tekurio Tanielu, St. George News

Members of the Hitia O Te Ra Polynesian Dance Group of St. George, Utah, July 4, 2017 | Photo courtesy of Hinano Tekurio Tanielu, St. George News

Diamond Rio performing at the Fourth of July Celebration concert at Legend Solar Stadium on the campus of Dixie State University, St. George, Utah, July 4, 2017 | Photo by Hollie Reina, St. George News

Fourth of July Celebration concert at Legend Solar Stadium on the campus of Dixie State University, St. George, Utah, July 4, 2017 | Photo by Hollie Reina, St. George News

Fourth of July Celebration concert at Legend Solar Stadium on the campus of Dixie State University, St. George, Utah, July 4, 2017 | Photo by Hollie Reina, St. George News

Fourth of July Celebration fireworks, St. George, Utah, July 4, 2017 | Photo by Hollie Reina, St. George News

Fourth of July Celebration fireworks, St. George, Utah, July 4, 2017 | Photo by Hollie Reina, St. George News

L-R: Erin Hanson, Reina, Hanson and Amanda Parry prepare to run the Uncle Sam 4K located at Town Square Park, St. George, Utah, July 4, 2017 | Photo by Hollie Reina, St. George News

The Philpot family gathers for a group photo before racing the Uncle Sam 4K, St. George, Utah, July 4, 2017 | Photo by Hollie Reina, St. George News

L-R: Hollie Reina and Conor Reina get ready to race the Uncle Sam 4K at Town Square Park, St. George, Utah, July 4, 2017 | Photo by Hollie Reina, St. George News

L-R: Havana Reina, Conor Reina and Hunter Reina get ready for the Independence Day Parade held on Tabernacle Street, St. George, Utah, July 4, 2017 | Photo by Hollie Reina, St. George News

Marine Corps Dixie Detachment No. 1270 carries the colors for the Independence Day Parade, St. George, Utah, July 4, 2017 | Photo by Hollie Reina, St. George News

Marine Corps Dixie Detachment No. 1270 carries the colors for the Independence Day Parade, St. George, Utah, July 4, 2017 | Photo by Hollie Reina, St. George News

The Patriot Guard Riders participate in the Independence Day Parade, St. George, Utah, July 4, 2017 | Photo by Hollie Reina, St. George News

St. George Mayor Jon Pike and members of the City Council participate in the Independence Day Parade, St. George, Utah, July 4, 2017 | Photo by Hollie Reina, St. George News

St. George Mayor Jon Pike and members of the City Council participate in the Independence Day Parade, St. George, Utah, July 4, 2017 | Photo by Hollie Reina, St. George News

Veteran Bob Thurman participates in the Independence Day Parade, St. George, Utah, July 4, 2017 | Photo by Hollie Reina, St. George News

Independence Day Parade, St. George, Utah, July 4, 2017 | Photo by Hollie Reina, St. George News

Independence Day Parade, St. George, Utah, July 4, 2017 | Photo by Hollie Reina, St. George News

Independence Day Parade, St. George, Utah, July 4, 2017 | Photo by Hollie Reina, St. George News

Independence Day Parade, St. George, Utah, July 4, 2017 | Photo by Hollie Reina, St. George News

Independence Day Parade, St. George, Utah, July 4, 2017 | Photo by Hollie Reina, St. George News

Independence Day Parade, St. George, Utah, July 4, 2017 | Photo by Hollie Reina, St. George News

Independence Day Parade, St. George, Utah, July 4, 2017 | Photo by Hollie Reina, St. George News

Independence Day Parade, St. George, Utah, July 4, 2017 | Photo by Hollie Reina, St. George News

Independence Day Parade, St. George, Utah, July 4, 2017 | Photo by Hollie Reina, St. George News

Independence Day Parade, St. George, Utah, July 4, 2017 | Photo by Hollie Reina, St. George News

Independence Day Parade, St. George, Utah, July 4, 2017 | Photo by Hollie Reina, St. George News

Utah Dixie Detachment 1270 Marine Corps League members Rick Massey, Gary Boothroyd, Jim Haney and Billion Johnston form the Color Guard to lead the St. George Fourth of July Parade. St. George, Utah, July 4, 2017 | Photo courtesy of Bill Fortune, St. George News

As the Color Guard leads out, Marines of Utah Dixie Detachment 1270 stand in the trailer pulled by the 1943 Ford Jeep restored by Tuffy Ruth of Mesquite, Nevada. St. George, Utah, July 4, 2017 | Photo courtesy of Bill Fortune, St. George News

Some of the littlest members of the crowd viewing the St. George, Utah fourth of July Parade and salute the passing Marine veterans of Utah Dixie Detachment 1270 Marine Corps League. St. George, Utah, July 4, 2017 | Photo courtesy of Bill Fortune, St. George News

Independence Day Parade, St. George, Utah, July 4, 2017 | Photo by Hollie Reina, St. George News

Independence Day Parade, St. George, Utah, July 4, 2017 | Photo by Hollie Reina, St. George News